Precipitation


external image precipitation.jpgPrecipitation is any form of water that falls from clouds to Earth such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail. When it falls it is called precipitation. When it falls layers get heavier by the drops raindrops. Water falls from clouds to the ground as precipitation. Some precipitation soaks into the ground. Some falls into the ocean, rivers, and lakes.




Forms of Precipitation
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Precipitation in the form of rain fell to
the ground at Choptank Elementary School.


Water vapor condensed into clouds and turned
back into tiny drops of water. After the water
drops formed clouds, more and more water drops
joined together. The water drops became heavier
until they fell to the Earth in the form of rain.